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Questions
1. Discuss five factors considered for hiring third party logistics providers.
2. The commercialization of the internet in the 1990s a third category of 3PL emerged - internet based players. Discuss five benefits of internet based 3PL players
3. In what ways technology has improved the operations of logistics in today's market place. In your judgment, what are some of the challenges that have resulted from this technological advancement?
4. Discuss the criteria for choosing a machine for material movement in logistics
5. As a manager in Distribution & Logistics Management, discuss on reverse logistics operations, its challenges and implications for logistics management.
6. Analyze how the use of third-party contractors could improve the distribution in supply chain.
7. Discuss the factors that contributed to the growth of containerization traffic
8. The role of freight forwarders in logistics and distribution management to importers
9. Explain five techniques of material management and control in organization
10. Discuss the role of intermediaries in global logistics operations
11. Explain the application of materials coding and classification of goods in store
12. Stock obsolescence and shrinkage are a major loss in the logistics and distribution.
Explain these two terms discussing what actions you can take identify and deal with obsolescence and shrinkage in your work place
13. From a supply chain perspective, describe the various distribution networks that the firm can adopt for a competitive advantage
14. As warehouse manager you have noted that recently there is increase in accidents in the warehouses. Explain the measures that a warehouse manager would put in place to ensure safety and security
15. As a supply chain expert explain into details the dimensions against which performance of distribution network can be evaluated
16. Explain the value of distributors in the supply chain.
17. As a logistic expert explain the various factors that affecting carrier and shipper decision.
18. Explain the various modes of transport stating their advantages and disadvantages..
19. Explain the major drivers of supply chain performance. With an aid of diagram explain the supply chain management concept.
20. Explain the advantages of coding of materials in organization
21. Explain the various ways that warehouse add value
22. Discuss in details the various records maintained in the warehouse
23. Discuss methods used in stock management to avoid carrying of stock.